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Heidrick & Struggles Strengthens Board with Appointment of AI and Talent Leaders Aseem Datar and Leanne Wood

CHICAGO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles today announced the appointments of Aseem Datar, Corporate Vice President, AI Platform and Quantum at Microsoft, and Leanne Wood, former Chief Human Resources Officer at Vodafone, to the firm's Board of Managers, the company's governing body. The appointments follow the recent…

Here's why demand for interim C-suite leaders is soaring

Here's why demand for interim C-suite leaders is soaring

CFOs are the most requested executives.

The most powerful women on leading a future-proofed workforce, learning to fail, and Lizzo's next album

The most powerful women on leading a future-proofed workforce, learning to fail, and Lizzo's next album

Day 1 of the premier event for women leaders convened in Laguna Niguel, Calif., with visits from singer Lizzo, Hollywood icon Cameron Diaz, and more.

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Heidrick & Struggles’ new president shares what he learned about going for a CEO job

Tom Murray says relationships with board members are key, along with understanding your strengths and weaknesses.

More Fortune 1000 firms want to hire CFOs from their own industry—a switch from past years. Here's why

A Heidrick & Struggles analysis looks into the trend.

Women made up record 12.1% of new CEOs in Russell 3000 last year

The Russell 3000 still lags behind the Fortune 500 in female CEO representation.

A ‘first-time CFO guide’ from Heidrick & Struggles outlines 9 things new finance chiefs need to do well

The firm asked proven CFOs around the world for their thoughts and advice.

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I took a $1,000 personality test offered to CEOs to see if I'm cut out for the corner office

I took a $1,000 personality test offered to CEOs to see if I'm cut out for the corner office

I took Hogas Assessments' personality test. which is offered to Fortune 500 CEO candidates, to see if I'm cut out for the corner office.

CFO turnover at Fortune 1000 companies has spiked 30% since last year

CFO turnover at Fortune 1000 companies has spiked 30% since last year

More CFOs made moves in the first half of 2023, compared to the same period in 2022.

Industry experts agree: it is never too soon to start planning for your next CEO

Industry experts agree: it is never too soon to start planning for your next CEO

But some recent high profile CEO transitions show it is a delicate dance to get right.

Share of Black and women appointees to Fortune 500 boards declined last year

Share of Black and women appointees to Fortune 500 boards declined last year

The economic and political uncertainties of 2022 pushed some companies to return to their comfort zone.

Board diversity progress has slowed, with women and minorities getting a smaller share of new seats

Board diversity progress has slowed, with women and minorities getting a smaller share of new seats

Less diversity could lead to "boards that lack fresh and different perspectives that are crucial for long-term, strategic success."

Too few retail execs have the chops to be CEO anymore

Too few retail execs have the chops to be CEO anymore

Retail boards are struggling with fewer prospects to fill the corner office.

Record number of women appointed to Fortune 500 boards

Record number of women appointed to Fortune 500 boards

The yearslong push to diversify boardrooms appears to be paying off.

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